The resources on this page have been recommended by the guests on the STaR Coach Show or by myself, some of the links below are affiliate links. Many of those listed here have been instrumental in the building and operation of my practice or in my continual learning and growth as a coach. Our show guests have been generous in their sharing of resources as well so those mentioned in shows are included.

The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy, Louis Cozolino — in my opinion, probably the best book for coaches out there, although he focuses on therapists

Coaching with the Brain in Mind, David Rock and Linda Paige — I use this for reference. It’s very detailed and complex and perhaps not an easy cover to cover read, but I find it very helpful for looking things up.

The Brain that Changes Itself, Norman Doidge — wonderful true stories of “neuroplasticity” and astonishing ways the brain can find new ways to do things.

Incognito, David Eagleman — also an easy to read book, lots of true stories about how we know what we know.

My Stroke of Insight, Jill Bolte Taylor — a wonderful book about right brain/left brain, written by a neuroscientist who had a stroke.

The Art of Changing the Brain, James Zull — this may be the best book on learning and the brain for educators.

Your Brain at Work, David Rock — good for leaders, very business focused.

The Buddha’s Brain, Rick Hanson with Richard Mendius — a great introductory book on the brain that weaves in mindfulness and Buddhist wisdom and includes practical tools for personal development.

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Gabor Mate — fabulous work on the neuroscience of addiction.

The Master and His Emissary, Iain McGilchrist — amazing, powerful work on the right and left brain.